Fear is a natural response that all of us have to avoid danger. For most of us, our greatest fears come at the beginning of a new or scary situation. While this may be true for some people, what most of us need is to find a way to face our fears and get through them without any assistance.
What are phobias? Phobias are irrational fears. Most often, they are formed when a person is young but can be deep and rooted for much longer than that. A phobia can make you feel afraid to do or perform something that others of your age would do.
Phobias can have many causes. Most often, they develop during childhood, as the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and behavior gets activated. The fear reaction that the brain sends out in fear is similar to that of a large dog that's about to attack, only it's based on a completely different set of emotions. While your dog might be afraid of the dark, a fear reaction to the same situation can lead to bad decisions and behavior.
So how do you know if you're afraid or not? One of the best ways to overcome fear and experience life is to realize that you are afraid. If you feel your heart pounding, you're probably afraid. When you experience fear, there is usually a source of emotion behind it. If the emotion is not behind the fear, you might only be aware of your fear and not the source of the emotion. If you can recognize that you are afraid, you'll be one step closer to overcoming it.
Now that you know you're afraid, what are some ways to conquer your fear? One way is to go into a room, sit back, relax, and focus on nothing but the room. The less anxious you feel, the easier it will be to stay in that room. Another way to overcome your fear is to practice staying relaxed and calm no matter what. Doing so will help you avoid becoming tense and nervous.
While you may not be able to cure your phobia immediately, I can guarantee that as you continue to practice overcoming your fears and discovering new ways of living with your phobias, you will become healthier and stronger. The more healthy and strong you are mentally, emotionally, and physically, the less you are susceptible to developing phobias or any other type of disorder. Being strong will not only make you a better person in your personal and professional lives, but you will also develop the ability to deal with different situations in your life better. In addition, being strong will also make it easier for you to move past problems with people. You will be better equipped to communicate and interact with others.